Style & Beauty Reporter, USA TODAY Entertainment

Style & Beauty Reporter USA TODAY EntertainmentLocation: New York NY (preferred) or Los AngelesReports to: Entertainment Editor New MediaSchedule: Full-timeOverviewUSA TODAY Entertainment is seeking a Style & Beauty Reporter to cover the trends personalities and cultural conversations shaping fashion and beauty in the entertainment world. From red carpet looks and celebrity beauty launches to viral style moments and industry shifts youll deliver smart engaging coverage that connects with readers and sparks ideal candidate has strong contacts in the style and beauty space a sharp cultural eye for commentary and strong writing skills. This is a high-impact role for someone who can combine reporting chops with creativity and trend awareness. What Youll Do:Own the style and beauty beat. Report on fashion and beauty trends tied to entertainment including celebrity style influencer-driven aesthetics and industry and shape stories early. Identify emerging trends and cultural moments before they hit mainstream; pitch and execute timely distinctive angles. Explore emerging tools and technologiesincluding AIto enhance workflows and compelling coverage. Write quick-turn stories in-depth features and commentary that blends reporting with cultural industry relationships. Build and maintain contacts among stylists designers beauty brands influencers and publicists to secure access and across platforms. Work with photo video and social teams to create visually rich packages and amplify coverage on social audiences. Use analytics and trend signals to inform coverage decisions and maximize reach. What Youll Bring:Experience: Minimum 35 years in entertainment fashion or lifestyle : Strong understanding of style and beauty trends especially as they intersect with entertainment and pop : Exceptional writing and reporting ability; sharp cultural perspective; ability to craft stories that resonate across : Established contacts in the style and beauty fluency: Comfortable using social platforms for sourcing and actively participating in coverage : Self-starter creative organized and passionate about shaping this beat for USA InstructionsWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following in this order:Your resume one to two pages. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.#Newsgnt#LI-NC1The annualized base salary for this role will range between $60000 and $93750. Base compensation is reflective of many factors including but not limited to the market in which one lives/works individual education level skills certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role may be applicable.